This is one of the few "ethnic" restaurants in Madison I really love. No offense, Madtown - but you're not known for it. This is definitely an exception though. Good, spicy Thai-like food (I have little frame of reference for specifically Laotian food). I recommend the kang phet and gang-galli curry dishes here. Portions run large-ish and I usually bring home left-overs. I think this is a good date place, but also works with a small group of friends. As for ambiance, the place is lacking - the neon sign is tacky, the decor is blah, the lights are a bit too bright for a place that most people come to for dinner. But the deliciousness of the food totally makes up for it!